Publisher's Synopsis
Saint Nicholas receives a fresh treatment in this made-up fable full of truth. Upon taking a wondrous journey with a magical donkey, young Nicholas learns his true calling through dreams, travel bridging time and space, and an encounter with the One who inspired his life. Any reader, young or old, who still has a sense of wonder will be embraced by this lovely and memorable tale. Complete with captivating illustrations by artist Margarita Sikorskaia, A Letter from Saint Nicholas, To Children of Every Age is sure to become a Christmas classic. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Jay Hornbacher has written and performed stories about Saint Nicholas for over thirty years and is now, at the age of eighty, putting them into print. Among his other writings is a one-man performance piece, Into the Darkness, Into the Light, a compilation of scripture, poetry, and characters he created, which he toured around the country. His sixty-year-career includes directing or acting in more than one hundred plays. He has served on the staffs of two Episcopal churches, designing education programs and creating liturgical drama. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his wife Gayle Bintliff, a Lutheran pastor. His daughter Marya Hornbacher is a noted best-selling American author. Jay loves dogs, dreams, and the world of his wild imagination. ILLUSTRATOR BIOGRAPHY: Margarita Sikorskaia was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and grew up a free-spirited tomboy, climbing trees, zooming on a bike, getting dirty, and getting into trouble. But most of all she could sit quietly and draw for hours. Margarita came to the United States in 1990 having trained in art at the Hertzen Pedagogical University of St. Petersburg, and settled in Minneapolis. A prolific and passionate artist, she has exhibited her paintings throughout the country. Margarita turned her attention to illustration in 2009, and takes much pride and pleasure in bringing children's stories to life. AUTHOR and Illustrator HOMES: Minneapolis, MN
